Saint Peter Catholic Church St. Peter is the Jesuit Church in Charlo e s Center City. 507 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.stpeterscatholic.org July 23, 2017 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A Pastor Rev. James Shea, SJ Parochial Vicar Rev. John Michalowski, SJ Pastoral Minister Rev. Jim Bowler, SJ Deacon Jim Bozik Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8 00am-4 00pm and Friday 8 00am-3 00pm Phone 704-332-2901 Fax 704-358-0050 MASS SCHEDULE Mon.-Fri. 12:10 pm Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 9:00 am Church & 11:30 am 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconcilia on Monday Friday 11:15am -12pm or by appointment Come to Biss Hall to see Part 1 of St. Igna us of Loyola The Story of the Pilgrim by I. Michael Bellafiore, SJ Star ng at 10:15am 11:15am Inside this bulle n: Page 2 Parish Calendar, Prayers Page 3 Stewardship, Part 1 The Story of the Pilgrim Movie Page 4 Spiritual Gi s and Talents Workshop Page 5 Sunday Morning Reimaging the Examen Page 6 New Program for Young Professionals 21 to 35 Page 7 Igna an Spirituality, Community News
Parish Calendar Sun. July 23 10:00am Alagia Library OPEN RCIA Inquiry Meeting 10:15am St. Ignatius Loyola Film Part 1 IC IC BH Mon. July 24 12:10am Mass CH 6:30pm Ignatian Team Meeting IC Tue. July 25 12:10am Mass CH 6:30pm A tu Lado Training BH Wed. July 26 12:10am Mass CH 1:00pm AA Meeting BNH Spiritual Direction IC Thurs. July 27 10:00pm Staff Meeting IC 12:10am Mass CH 5:30pm Music Meeting CH Fri., July 28 12:10pm Mass CH 12:45pm Spiritual Direction IC 5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal CH Sat, July 29 11:00am Communal Baptism CH 3:00pm Wedding Penalver/Valdes CH 5:00pm Mass CH Sun. July 30 10:00am Alagia Library OPEN IC 10:15am St. Ignatius Loyola Film BH Part 2 2 BH = Biss Hall BNH = Benedict Hall BNH2 = Benedict Hall 2 nd floor BNH B1=Basement BNHDev= Devereux BNH MCCr=McCreesh CH = Church IC = Ignatius Center G = Garden O = Office Mass Intentions July 24 Open Intentions July 25 Tom Kelleher + July 26 Camille & William McLaughlin + July 27 Open Intentions July 28 Patricia Taylor + Welcome to our Parish Community Barbara Allen Zachary Cenfetelli Abby Rollman Maria Domoto Domenico Marsocci David & Erika Pearson Savannah Rose Peña Kris n & Eric Pres Robert & Melissa Williams Prayers intentions For Repose of the Soul of Anne Sullivan, mother of Kelly Perez. Prayers for Members of Our Parish Community Colleen Allen, Tony Allou, Geri Arnold, Tom Crozier, Frances D Amato, Homer & Mary Payne, Mea Pierman, and Craig Robinson. Prayers for Friends & Family Fr. Louie Canino, OFM, Bob Dunklau, Dan Martini, Ann Molenda, Jay Newberry, Loretta Tracey, Mary Louise Vitez, and all who have asked for our prayers. If you would like someone to be added or removed from the prayer list, please ask the person or their family first, then contact Rebekah Thompson in the Parish Office at 704-208-1976. Names will remain on our Prayer List for 30 days unless otherwise specified. Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick & the Homebound Holy Communion brought to homebound parishioners who are unable to attend Mass on a regular basis, please notify Rebekah Thompson at 704-332-2901 or office@stpeterscatholic.org. Registra on cards are in the back of the church, Benedict Hall, Biss Hall and parish office. Registra on is required for Bap sm, First Reconcilia on & First Eucharist, MACS vouchers, and Bap sm or Confirma on sponsorship. All adult children of parishioners 21 years or older register independently of their parents. Bap sms are celebrated on the second and fourth weekends of each month. Contact the Faith Forma on Office about the prepara on class. Marriage Prepara on - registra on and par cipa on prior to your wedding date is required. Prepara on with one of our priests should begin at least six months before your wedding. Ques ons? Call Rebekah Thompson in the parish office at 704.332.2901. Please send any requests for events and photography in The Green Park next to St. Peter s Church to Cori Stephens at Charlo especialevents@wellsfargo.com Today s Readings First Reading You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19). Psalm Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86). Second Reading The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27). Gospel Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Ma hew 13:24-43 [24-30]). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.
Offertory July 9, 2017 $ 10,064.07 July 16, 2017 $ 9,229.37 This amount does not include online dona ons. ONLINE GIVING Convenient way to set up your commitment to the parish and save money on envelopes! For questions, please contact Terrie Morin at tmorin@stpeterscatholic.org Come celebrate the Feast of St. Igna us Today Sunday, July 23 rd and Next July 30 th in Biss Hall, we will be showing The Story of the Pilgrim by I. Michael Bellafiore, SJ 10:15am 11:15am Fr. John will lead a discussion. Refreshments provided by our parish Fellowship Commi ee Taking Parish Calendar Requests. If your group or ministry would like to request space for mee ngs or events in the next 6 months, please fill out a Facili es/communica on Request form. This form is on our website under INFORMATION and on the FACILITIES or COMMUNICATION pages. Once you fill out the request, please send to Rebekah Thompson in the parish office. She will contact you if the space, date and me can be confirmed. If your group is planning any speaker from outside the parish, the name and tle of the speaker must first be submi ed to Fr. Shea before any invita on is made. Thank you! Parish Office Pastor Rev. James Shea, S.J. 704-332-2901 jshea@stpeterscatholic.org Parochial Vicar Rev. John Michalowski S.J. 704-332-2901 jmichalowski@stpeterscatholic.org Pastoral Minister Rev. Jim Bowler, S.J. jbowler@stpeterscatholic.org 704-332-2901 Deacon Jim Bozik 704-779-0170 jbozik@stpeterscatholic.org Exec. Assistant Rebekah Thompson 704-208-1976 or 704-332-2901 office@stpeterscatholic.org Building/Maintenance Ted Hughes 704-208-1968 bldgmaint@stpeterscatholic.org Finance & Operations Terrie Morin 704-208-1972 tmorin@stpeterscatholic.org Communication/Events Joan Guthrie 704-208-1978 communications@stpeterscatholic.org Communication/Events Assistant Celia Denlea 704.322.2901 Ext. 238 cdenlea@stpeterscatholic.org Data & Compliance Kim Kucinski 704.208.1975 kkucinski@stpeterscatholic.org Faith Formation Cathy Chiappetta 704-208-1970 cathy@stpeterscatholic.org Faith Formation Asst. Lori Fenzl 704-322-2901 ext. 240 lfenzl@stpeterscatholic.org CGS Coordinator Mark Bartholet mbartholet@stpeterscatholic.org Bulle n announcements must be submi ed on WEDNESDAYS, 10 days prior to the weekend's distribu on by 4 00 for the publisher's deadline. Please note earlier Holiday schedules. We ask you to complete a Communica ons Request Form on our website under the Informa on tab, then select the Communica on page. Thank you! Music Director Bill Rainey 704-208-1973 ext. 223 j_s_bachorgan@hotmail.com Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thu. 8 00am-4 00pm Friday 8 00am-3 00pm 3
Gi s for Grateful Giving Journey with Your God-Given Gi s & Talents Workshop 4 Wednesday nights only! Discover your Spiritual Gi s that are a grace from God and your unique Talents that work together to give you purpose in this world. We have blended the best of the Spiritual Gi s assessment and the Living Your Strengths Journey to create a new, four night program at St Peter. Facilitated by Barbara Gaddy, Suzie Shermer, and Joan Guthrie. Par cipants will work individually and together in a workshop se ng. Looking for what is next in your life? Seeking where to put your gi s and talents? This is for you! August 9, 16, 23 and 30 Wednesdays 6:30 8:30 pm BENEDICT HALL 2nd Floor North Limited sea ng. Registra on closes 8/4/17. Fee $20 Ques ons? Contact Barbara Gaddy at barbgaddy@aol.com Sign up on the Parish Website www.stpeterscatholic.org 4
Igna an Spirituality Reimagining the Igna an Examen Your daily conversa on with God begins here St. Igna us of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, called the Examen prayer the most important quarter of an hour of a person s day. When prac ced regularly, the Examen connects us to consciousness to the divine presence that is with us at all mes and in all things and clarifies our response to it. We find through it a path towards what our hearts most deeply desire, and develop our growing friendship in love with God. Get to know more about this prayer over 4 weeks in the Reimaging the Examen small group. Whether you know the Examen prayer or are new to it, the Igna an Spirituality team will bring you to a full understanding. Small group members will be asked to pray the Examen twice daily, to journal their experience and to a end the weekly faith-sharing session. The daily me commitment is 45-60 minutes. Sundays, August 6 th 27 th from 10:00-11:15am Igna us Center Sign up here: h p://bit.ly/2ua3eov or on our website There is no fee to par cipate, but in order to maintain the small group se ng, space is limited. Ques ons? Contact: Allain Andry at aandry@robinsonbradshaw.com or Suzie Shermer at Suzie.Shermer@gmail.com Reviews from past par cipants:...the Examen is a very specific, realis c, grounded tool everybody can use. The Reimagining the Examen retreat is a prac cal experience of God's love & hope through prayer....made me more aware and in the moment....this was a nice, though ul way of focusing our strengths and making us more aware of God s presence. It s all good Thank you for offering this class. 5
Igna an Encounter: Encountering the Living God New program for Young Adults ages 21 to 35 INFORMATION SESSIONS: Monday, August 21 at 6:00pm Biss Hall and Sunday, September 10 at 6:00pm Biss Hall If you desire to participate, e-mail Fr. Jim Bowler at jbowler@stpeterscatholic.org An eight-week Directed Prayer Experience for Young Professionals ages 21 to 35 An immediate experience of God Being a contempla ve in ac on Finding God in all things The meaning of the Magis An experience of discernment Exploring the possibility of doing the complete Spiritual Exercises Who would embark on this Experience? The Spiritual Exercises of Igna us are for those who seek: greater inner freedom deeper inner healing integrity and authen city renewed fire and life energy deep, abiding peace renewed sense of purpose, direc on, meaning a deeper sense of the sacred clearer sense of God s presence and ac vity in one s life a greater sense of connec on with oneself, loved ones, the human family, and all crea on a spirit of discernment a thirst for jus ce and peace a desire to serve others a deeper, more vibrant knowledge of and rela onship with God/Jesus to discern whether or not one is being invited to the complete Igna an Spiritual Exercises What personal commitment am I expected to make? One making the Spiritual Exercises of Igna us would be asked to: set aside 30 to 60 minutes each day to spend in prayer and reflec on meet with a spiritual director/companion weekly for 45 minutes discuss with a spiritual director/companion the experiences, inner movements, and insights received as a result of the me spent in prayer/reflec on remain open to the inner restlessness and desire for some change and/or growth in one s personal, social, and spiritual life The spiritual director/companion is a man or woman who accompanies you in order to support and aid you in: no cing the sacred in your life discovering the reality of God s presence and ac vity in your prayer and life recognizing the places of life and energy in your daily experience enhancing the level of trust in your interior experience discerning your response to what you encounter Parish Website www.stpeterscatholic.org 6 @StPeterCharNC Subscribe to the parish enews! h p //bit.ly/2bikq4s facebook.com/charlottestpeter/
Ignatian Spirituality and You Coal into Diamonds A spectacularly unremarkable man walks hal ngly onto the stage during a TV talent show. He is visibly apologe c for taking up space on the planet. His head falls slightly to one side as if in a permanent state of deference. His nervous smile reveals a gap created by crooked front teeth, and his arms hang awkward at his sides, as though they didn t quite belong to him. His whole appearance excludes a total lack of self confidence. With eyes shyly reluctant to meet the camera, he hesitantly shares with the na on that he is a cell phone salesman from Cardiff, but his en re demeanor gives off a different message: I m nobody really, and I don t know what I m doing here. A panel of three judges await him. One of them in par cular has a reputa on for ruthless cri cism and is apparently in the mood to live up to it. They roll their eyes in an cipa- on of what they might be about to sit through and I too find myself cringing in dread. flashback shows him walking along the shore of his na ve South Wales, revealing that his secret dream has always been to spend his life doing what he feels he was born to do. The judges also have dreams, it appears. One describes Paul as a li le lump of coal who has become a diamond. Another shares the vision they d all had at the start of the show: that some ordinary unassuming person, doing a very ordinary job and quite unaware of his extraordinary gi ing, might truly discover who he was and become a gi to the world. Some mes God s Dream takes eons of me to emerge out of eternity, and some mes it happens overnight, It s a Dream about what we are born to do and who we are born to be, an invita on to each of us to become who we are, a unique human fully alive, a sha of the glory of God. Paul himself sums it up: I have always felt insignificant, but now I know I am somebody. I am Paul Po s. Then the man opens his mouth, and the most sublime voice you can imagine pours forth, as though Pavaro himself had come back to remind us that nothing never dies. But this is not Pavaro. It is Paul Po s from Cardiff. A stunned silence falls upon the whole scene. Broken only by the erup- on of tumultuous applause. I feel the hairs rising in the nape of my neck. The cameras zoom in on the judges faces. One has tears in her eyes. All spellbound. Paul sweeps the board and becomes a na onal hero overnight. A filmed Who am I? Who are you? When can we answer that ques on with both confidence and humility, then we are echoing back something of the very being of God who says, I am who I am. -Margaret Silf Compass Points Mee ng God everyday at Every Turn St Peter Hiking Group Next Hike: Saturday, August 5 t Lost Cove Wilderness, Wilson Creek, access off the Blue Ridge Parkway, distance 7 + miles, moderate strenuous, 1 st. mile swimming holes. Mee ng at 8:15 and depar ng 8:30 AM from The Green parking garage. For more informa on, call Bob at (704) 343-2617, or email him stpetershiking@gmail.com. SAVE THE DATE! The Charlo e Diocese Eucharis c Congress is on Friday and Saturday, September 8 & 9. St Peter will have an informa on booth. If you can spend just one hour gree ng fellow Catholics at our booth contact Communica ons@stpeterscatholic.org Help others come to know St Peter Catholic - the Jesuit Church in Charlo e s Center City! Jesuit Calling? The Jesuits of the Maryland/USA Northeast Provinces are happy to help you learn more about a voca on in the Society of Jesus and how to listen to God's voice and discern what the Lord may be asking of you. If you would like to learn more, or perhaps par cipate in regional voca on ac vi es sponsored by the provinces of the East Coast, please contact Fr. Shea or Fr. John, or check out our website at www.jesuitvoca ons.org. 7
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